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Recent episodes include "[Gathering Series] Why your gatherings feel like a chore (and how to fix it) with Amber Mayfield Hewett, author of "Your Turn to Host"", "You're invited to "Good Chemistry": Friend Forward Event Announcement", and "7 Awkward Friendship Situations (and How to Handle Them like a PR pro)". The latest went out on 2 Oct 2026 and ran about 24 minutes. These are from season 7. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

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Friend Forward

Hosted by Unknown Host · society · EN · 276 episodes

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This is a podcast for modern women looking to understand the complexities of female friendship. Hosted by Danielle Bayard Jackson --female friendship coach and educator-- Friend Forward provides research, strategies, and tough-love truth to answer your questions about how to navigate relationships with other women. Tune in every week for new insights about how to create and maintain better female friendships. (And in between episodes, follow along on TikTok at @thefriendshipexpert or IG @daniellebayardjackson)

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Episode #26
[Gathering Series] Why your gatherings feel like a chore (and how to fix it) with Amber Mayfield Hewett, author of "Your Turn to Host"
Oct 2, 202624 minS7
In this episode, we're kicking off our 4-week series on gathering , as we enter the holiday season. This week, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson interviews Amber Mayfield Hewitt about the art of hosting, emphasizing authenticity, intentionality, and community building. They explore practical tips for creating meaningful gatherings that foster connection and joy. Key topics addressed in this episode: Reframing hosting as a joyful skill, not a burden Addressing common mentalities around hosting and guest lists Creating personal and intentional experiences The importance of vulnerability and authenticity in gatherings Designing spaces and activities that foster curiosity and connection The role of recurring events in community building BUT WAIT… THERE'S MORE. Members of Office Hours get supplementary material with every episode to deepen their friendships. Join anytime at: https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/officehours This week's bonus: A five-part series on a book about women's aggression that doesn't release until next year (but as a member, you get a preview!). ABOUT AMBER MAYFIELD HEWETT Amber Mayfield Hewett is an award-winning event producer and founder of the To Be Hosted supper club, the creator of While Entertaining , and the author of Your Turn to Host . CONNECT WITH AMBER: Book, Your Turn to Host Website: https://www.ambermayfield.com/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambb_mayy/ ️ GET FEATURED ON THE PODCAST Have a friendship question, hot take, or personal story you want featured? Send a voice note via Instagram DMs @friendforward or email a voice note or video to hello@betterfemalefriendships.com. ***ATTEND OUR WOMEN'S MIXER*** We're hosting "Good Chemistry", a data-driven social mixer, on November 7 at 5pm in Tampa, Florida. Grab your ticket here (seats are limited!) WORK WITH DANIELLE BAYARD JACKSON: Join Office Hours for bonus content and community → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/office-hours Join the Friendship Elevated Fall 2026 Waitlist → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/friendship-elevated-waitlist Check out more connection resources → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/resources Become a certified relational health coach → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/relational-health-institute FOLLOW DANIELLE BAYARD JACKSON: Get the book "Fighting for our Friendships" → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/book Follow on Instagram → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/instagram Follow on TikTok → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/tiktok Learn more about Danielle → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/website ️ BOOK DANIELLE TO SPEAK Looking for a speaker on women's cooperation, communication, and conflict? Send your inquiry to info@tellpublicrelations.com .
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Episode #25
You're invited to "Good Chemistry": Friend Forward Event Announcement
Oct 2, 20262 minS7
We're kicking off our gathering series with a gathering of our own... One November 7, we're hosting the first of our multi-city "Good Chemistry" Tour in Tampa, Florida at Gemma Floral Wine at 5pm. Attendees can expect speed-friending, mini connection masterclass, food + drinks, and a personal assessments to learn about (and leverage) your personal connection style. GRAB YOUR TICKET NOW and you'll claim 6 months free access to "Office Hours" our private Patreon membership. ** Grab your ticket here . ** Learn what you can expect by watching this video . Want to sponsor this event or bring Good Chemistry to your city? Contact us at hello@betterfemalefriendships.com.
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Episode #24
7 Awkward Friendship Situations (and How to Handle Them like a PR pro)
Sep 20, 202642 minS7
In this episode, host Danielle Bayard Jackson steps into the role of your personal "friendship PR person," guiding you through some of the trickiest situations women encounter in their friendships. Drawing from her background in public relations and research on women's connection, Danielle Bayard Jackson shares practical scripts, formulas, and growth-oriented responses to help you respond to testing situations without sacrificing your authenticity or reputation. BUT WAIT… THERE'S MORE. Members of Office Hours get supplementary material with every episode to deepen their friendships. Join anytime at: https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/ EPISODE RESOURCES & REFERENCES: In this episode, Danielle mentioned her PR consulting business, TELL Public Relations: Tellpublicrelations.com ️ GET FEATURED ON THE PODCAST Have a friendship question, hot take, or personal story you want featured? Send a voice note via Instagram DMs @friendforward or email a voice note or video to hello@betterfemalefriendships.com. WORK WITH DANIELLE BAYARD JACKSON: Join Office Hours for bonus content and community → https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/officehours Join the Friendship Elevated Fall 2026 Waitlist → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/friendship-elevated-waitlist Check out more connection resources → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/resources FOLLOW DANIELLE BAYARD JACKSON: Get the book " Fighting for our Friendships " → https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/fighting-for-our-friendships Follow on Instagram → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/instagram Follow on TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thefriendshipexpert Learn more about Danielle → https://www.daniellebayardjackson.com/ ️ BOOK DANIELLE TO SPEAK Looking for a speaker on women's cooperation, communication, and conflict? Send your inquiry to info@tellpublicrelations.com .
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Episode #23
The self-worth "blind spot" that’s quietly shaping all your friendships, with Dr. Marisa G. Franco
Sep 10, 202625 minS7
You'd call yourself confident. You have high self-esteem. You show up for your people. So a book about worth? That's for someone else… right? That's exactly what Danielle thought before she cracked open Dr. Marisa G. Franco's new book and realized, ten pages in, that she had no idea how much of her own self-worth work she'd been skipping. In this episode, Danielle sits down with psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Marisa G. Franco to talk about her new book Worth , which she calls the prequel to Platonic . They unpack why unworthiness is really an inability to process love, how performing "goodness" in your friendships actually disconnects you from them, what it looks like when two types of high self-esteem show up in the same friend group, and why the goal isn't "I am worthy;” it's something far more radical. CHAPTERS: Why unworthiness makes love slip right off you — even when it's right in front of you The two types of high self-esteem and why one of them makes you a worse friend How "being good" trains you to abandon yourself in your friendships Why forcing a compliment on a friend who rejects it isn't actually love The difference between bending for a friend and feeling personally compromised Worth isn't "I am worthy" — it's something more radical than that BUT WAIT… THERE'S MORE. Members of Office Hours get supplementary material with every episode to deepen their friendships. Join anytime at: https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/officehours This week's bonus: Members will access the full, unedited video interview. ABOUT DR. MARISA G. FRANCO Dr. Marisa G. Franco is a psychologist, professor at the University of Maryland, and New York Times bestselling author of Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make — and Keep — Friends . Her new book, Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment , explores how our relationship with our own feelings shapes every relationship we have, and why self-esteem is a skill, not a fixed trait. CONNECT WITH DR. FRANCO: Book, Worth : https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/784327/worth-by-marisa-g-franco-phd/ Book, Platonic : https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/676695/platonic-by-marisa-g-franco-phd/ Website: https://www.drmarisagfranco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisagfranco/ EPISODE RESOURCES & REFERENCES: Dr. Marisa G. Franco, Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment : https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/784327/worth-by-marisa-g-franco-phd/ Dr. Marisa G. Franco, Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make — and Keep — Friends : https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/676695/platonic-by-marisa-g-franco-phd/ ️ GET FEATURED ON THE PODCAST Have a friendship question, hot take, or personal story you want featured? Send a voice note via Instagram DMs @friendforward or email a voice note or video to hello@betterfemalefriendships.com. WORK WITH DANIELLE BAYARD JACKSON: Join Office Hours for bonus content and community → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/office-hours Join the Friendship Elevated Fall 2026 Waitlist → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/friendship-elevated-waitlist Check out more connection resources → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/resources Become a certified relational health coach → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/relational-health-institute FOLLOW DANIELLE BAYARD JACKSON: Get the book "Fighting for our Friendships" → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/book Follow on Instagram → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/instagram Follow on TikTok → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/tiktok Learn more about Danielle → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/website ️ BOOK DANIELLE TO SPEAK Looking for a speaker on women's cooperation, communication, and conflict? Send your inquiry to info@tellpublicrelations.com .
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Episode #22
Where Women Spend Their Time & Why Friendship Pays the Price
Sep 3, 202621 minS7
You know that you need to spend more time with your friends, but as a busy woman over 30, how exactly are you supposed to do that? In this episode, I'm sharing shocking data from the latest American Time Use Survey for 2025 to see where our time is actually going. Then I'm sharing a solution for how we can reclaim our time. Note: Access the extended episode as a member of Office Hours. JOIN THE "SIX WITH FRIENDS" CHALLENGE WAIT LIST To be one of the first to join the "Six with Friends" Challenge and enjoy a discount and bonus, add your name to the wait list here. EPISODE RESOURCES & REFERENCES: 2025 American Time Use Survey: https://www.bls.gov/tus/ ️ GET FEATURED ON THE PODCAST Have a friendship question, hot take, or personal story you want featured? Send a voice note via Instagram DMs @friendforward or email a voice note or video to hello@betterfemalefriendships.com. WORK WITH DANIELLE BAYARD JACKSON: Join Office Hours for bonus content and community → https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/officehours Join the Friendship Elevated Fall 2026 Waitlist → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/friendship-elevated-waitlist Check out more connection resources → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/resources Become a certified relational health coach → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/relational-health-institute FOLLOW DANIELLE BAYARD JACKSON: Get the book "Fighting for our Friendships" → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/book Follow on Instagram → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/instagram Follow on TikTok → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/tiktok Learn more about Danielle → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/website ️ BOOK DANIELLE TO SPEAK Looking for a speaker on women's cooperation, communication, and conflict? Send your inquiry to info@tellpublicrelations.com .
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Episode #23

The self-worth "blind spot" that’s quietly shaping all your friendships, with Dr. Marisa G. Franco

Sep 10, 202625 minS7

You'd call yourself confident. You have high self-esteem. You show up for your people. So a book about worth? That's for someone else… right? That's exactly what Danielle thought before she cracked open Dr. Marisa G. Franco's new book and realized, ten pages in, that she had no idea how much of her own self-worth work she'd been skipping. In this episode, Danielle sits down with psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Marisa G. Franco to talk about her new book Worth , which she calls the prequel to Platonic . They unpack why unworthiness is really an inability to process love, how performing "goodness" in your friendships actually disconnects you from them, what it looks like when two types of high self-esteem show up in the same friend group, and why the goal isn't "I am worthy;” it's something far more radical. CHAPTERS: Why unworthiness makes love slip right off you — even when it's right in front of you The two types of high self-esteem and why one of them makes you a worse friend How "being good" trains you to abandon yourself in your friendships Why forcing a compliment on a friend who rejects it isn't actually love The difference between bending for a friend and feeling personally compromised Worth isn't "I am worthy" — it's something more radical than that BUT WAIT… THERE'S MORE. Members of Office Hours get supplementary material with every episode to deepen their friendships. Join anytime at: https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/officehours This week's bonus: Members will access the full, unedited video interview. ABOUT DR. MARISA G. FRANCO Dr. Marisa G. Franco is a psychologist, professor at the University of Maryland, and New York Times bestselling author of Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make — and Keep — Friends . Her new book, Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment , explores how our relationship with our own feelings shapes every relationship we have, and why self-esteem is a skill, not a fixed trait. CONNECT WITH DR. FRANCO: Book, Worth : https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/784327/worth-by-marisa-g-franco-phd/ Book, Platonic : https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/676695/platonic-by-marisa-g-franco-phd/ Website: https://www.drmarisagfranco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisagfranco/ EPISODE RESOURCES & REFERENCES: Dr. Marisa G. Franco, Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment : https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/784327/worth-by-marisa-g-franco-phd/ Dr. Marisa G. Franco, Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make — and Keep — Friends : https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/676695/platonic-by-marisa-g-franco-phd/ ️ GET FEATURED ON THE PODCAST Have a friendship question, hot take, or personal story you want featured? Send a voice note via Instagram DMs @friendforward or email a voice note or video to hello@betterfemalefriendships.com. WORK WITH DANIELLE BAYARD JACKSON: Join Office Hours for bonus content and community → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/office-hours Join the Friendship Elevated Fall 2026 Waitlist → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/friendship-elevated-waitlist Check out more connection resources → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/resources Become a certified relational health coach → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/relational-health-institute FOLLOW DANIELLE BAYARD JACKSON: Get the book "Fighting for our Friendships" → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/book Follow on Instagram → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/instagram Follow on TikTok → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/tiktok Learn more about Danielle → https://friend-forward.captivate.fm/website ️ BOOK DANIELLE TO SPEAK Looking for a speaker on women's cooperation, communication, and conflict? Send your inquiry to info@tellpublicrelations.com .

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What is the difference between Founder Solo and Founder Pro?

How do agency tiers work?

What is a talent profile?

Can I switch plans later?

Yes, at any time. Upgrades take effect immediately; downgrades apply at the end of the current billing period. Contact support if you need help migrating between plan families.

Do you offer a free trial?

Every paid plan includes a 15-day free trial. Your card is saved at signup but you will not be charged until day 16. Cancel any time from your dashboard.

What happens if I cancel?

You keep access until the end of your current billing period. No charges after that. Your data is retained for 30 days in case you reactivate.

Is the 20% annual discount automatic?

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What if I have more than 50 profiles or 20 clients?

That is our Enterprise tier. Contact our sales team and we will build a custom plan with volume pricing, a dedicated account manager, and SLA guarantees.

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What is Friend Forward?

About the host

Recent episodes

[Gathering Series] Why your gatherings feel like a chore (and how to fix it) with Amber Mayfield Hewett, author of "Your Turn to Host"

You're invited to "Good Chemistry": Friend Forward Event Announcement

7 Awkward Friendship Situations (and How to Handle Them like a PR pro)

The self-worth "blind spot" that’s quietly shaping all your friendships, with Dr. Marisa G. Franco

Where Women Spend Their Time & Why Friendship Pays the Price

Guest Appearances

Yue Xu

Brooke Taylor

Gina Moffa

Minaa B

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Friend Forward

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Friend Forward?

About the host

Recent episodes

[Gathering Series] Why your gatherings feel like a chore (and how to fix it) with Amber Mayfield Hewett, author of "Your Turn to Host"

You're invited to "Good Chemistry": Friend Forward Event Announcement

7 Awkward Friendship Situations (and How to Handle Them like a PR pro)

The self-worth "blind spot" that’s quietly shaping all your friendships, with Dr. Marisa G. Franco

Where Women Spend Their Time & Why Friendship Pays the Price

Guest Appearances

Yue Xu

Brooke Taylor

Gina Moffa

Minaa B

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch Friend Forward for

Podcasts like Friend Forward

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